Purgatory Trail
Des Moines · Iowa
1.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
19 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
...
Difficulty
Not Rated
1.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
19 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Not Rated
Difficulty
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Conditions
Mostly Sunny1.0" of rain expected today.
Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 1 day showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 65°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Purgatory Trail is a 1.8-mile mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 19 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Des Moines rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Des Moines.
Mountain Biking in Des Moines
Des Moines is one of the mountain biking hubs in Iowa, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Purgatory Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Purgatory Trail FAQ
Where is Purgatory Trail?
Purgatory Trail is a mountain bike trail near Des Moines, Iowa. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Purgatory Trail?
Purgatory Trail is 1.8 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 19 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Purgatory Trail?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 65°F, little expected rain, 3% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Purgatory Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Des Moines include Owl Trail, Weeks Park 1/2 Mile Walking Loop, Yard Sale, Indianola Avenue Trail, Indianola Avenue Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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